Head of HR Systems & Digital Products d/w/m

Head of HR Systems & Digital Products d/f/m

Location(s):

Essen, NW, DE, 45141

RWE AG

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Our team HR Systems & Digital Products supports RWEs strategy by digitalizing HR products and HR processes and by providing HR analytics. As the central interface between HR and IT, we manage the development of HR IT products and services for the international RWE Group and create the foundation for efficient, data-driven, and future-oriented HR services.

In a dynamically changing environment, we actively shape the digital transformation of the HR function. In doing so, we drive innovation in the areas of HR systems, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence, while continuously further developing the HR systems and process landscape.

To advance the strategic development of our international HR digital portfolio, we are looking for an experienced leader to join RWE AG as Head of HR Systems & Digital Products, who, together with their team, will shape the future of HR digitalisation at RWE.

About the role

You will lead an international team of experts with a focus on Essen and shape the digital transformation of HR at RWE.

You will work closely with HR business stakeholders and IT to develop the future HR systems, processes, and analytics landscape, with a targeted focus on innovation in automation and artificial intelligence.

You are responsible for the functional and strategic leadership of the HR Systems, Processes & Analytics team and will continuously further develop its service portfolio as well as collaboration with national and international stakeholders.

You will manage and further develop the HR IT systems landscape of the RWE Group, in particular SAP HCM, SAP BI, SuccessFactors, the HR portal, and future AI-based HR solutions.

You will develop the HR SP&A roadmap and ensure its implementation in close alignment with the strategic HR and IT initiatives of the RWE Group.

You will advise HR functions, HR directors, employee representative bodies, and other stakeholders on HR IT requirements, digitalisation initiatives, and optimisation potential, and you will be responsible for demand management for HR systems and processes.

You will oversee the planning and implementation of HR IT projects, system rollouts, and innovations, ensuring the successful delivery of new solutions.

You will be responsible for the HR IT budget framework as well as the prioritization of resources and measures, ensuring the efficient and targeted use of available funds.

You will identify opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence across the employee life cycle, drive the development and implementation of corresponding use cases, and at the same time ensure quality, compliance, data protection, and security within the HR systems and process landscape.

Job requirements and experience

You have successfully completed a university degree, ideally with a focus on business administration, human resources, business information systems, or a comparable field, and you bring several years of leadership experience in an HR IT, HR digitalisation, or transformation environment.

You have in-depth knowledge of modern HR systems landscapes, particularly SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, HR portals, and reporting and analytics solutions.

You have proven experience in developing HR IT strategies, managing complex HR IT projects, and successfully implementing transformation and digitalisation initiatives.

You understand HR processes across the entire employee life cycle and are able to translate business requirements into innovative, scalable, and sustainable system solutions.